Unlike the other systems of medicine, Ayurveda is a knowledge that should be learnt and preserved by each and every human being. Besides presenting some of the basic theories of Ayurveda the negligence shown in understanding the significance of this system, the inadequate resource allocation an down right disregard by the Government in its development is exposed.

Ayurveda is prevention in itself. It is not necessary for Ayurveda to develop a comprehensive structure of preventive approaches as it is found in modern health education. On the other hand has Ayurveda not modernized its preventive principles according to the present living and working conditions of the people. It is so far not understood as integral part of the socio-economic development of the country. This has saved Ayurveda to become part of the highly structured and bureaucratic form of health care and health education- at the expense of not being consulted by others when working on a social health oriented development strategy.

Observations on tephrosia purpurea (l.) pers.growing in and around gauhat (assam)

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Observations on Tephrosia purpurea (L.) pers. Which is known as Sarapunkha in Ayurveda, growing in and around Gauhati (Assam) has been systematically discussed in this paper. The Ethno-botanical records of the plant are also described here.